Strathearn Arts Faces Closure of Crieff Box Office and Shop Due to Financial Challenges
Strathearn Arts, a well-known cultural organisation in the area, is currently navigating a significant financial crisis that has led to the decision to close its Crieff box office and shop later this month. This move comes as part of broader efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.
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The lease for the organisation’s unit at 2 Comrie Street was due for renewal in early August. However, following a thorough review of its finances, it has been announced that the lease will not be continued. The decision is part of strategic planning aimed at securing the future of the organisation.
Despite the closure, Strathearn Arts will continue to operate from 6 Comrie Street, which houses the auditorium and ground floor office. This location will remain central to the organisation’s core activities.
One of the five part-time roles within the organisation will come to an end at the end of the month. Currently, 24 Perthshire artists and makers have been showcasing their work at the Crieff unit, which opened in autumn 2020. The space has served as a vital platform for local talent, helping to raise the profile of Strathearn Arts in the heart of Crieff.
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To support the transition and help mitigate the impact of the closure, a fundraising campaign called “Crieff’s Creative Heart” has been launched on JustGiving. The campaign aims to raise £30,000, with £2,377 already collected as of this week.
The charity’s board has stated that the closure of the box office and shop, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, is necessary to reduce costs and protect the core work of the organisation.
Angela Lennon, the artistic director of Strathearn Arts, expressed her deep concern over the decision. She emphasized that significant efforts had been made to save the facility from closure. “I can’t stress enough how difficult this decision has been,” she said. “We fully understand the impact this will have on our local artists and makers, and I personally feel deeply disappointed that there are no alternative options available to us at this time.”
She added: “The reality is that the current model is simply no longer sustainable. With rising operational costs and the prospect of renewing the lease for another five years, the financial risk is too great—especially when it could jeopardise the broader work of the charity. We have to prioritise the long-term health of the organisation and stay focused on our core mission.”
Since its opening, the shop has provided a valuable platform for local artists and makers to sell their work, while also enhancing the visibility of Strathearn Arts in the community. Angela highlighted the importance of the box office and shop, stating: “They have played an important role at the heart of Crieff over the past five years, and we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff and volunteers whose time and commitment made this possible.”
While the closure marks the end of an important chapter, Strathearn Arts’ core activities remain unaffected. The charity will continue to offer a diverse programme of music, theatre, comedy, literature, dance, and cinema, alongside community engagement and creative learning opportunities supported by grant funding.
Tickets will still be available online, as well as at events themselves. An exciting summer line-up is planned, including live theatre in the grounds of the Crieff Hydro and family entertainment from TikTok sensation Magic Gareth: Balloonatic.
Those interested in supporting the cause can donate to the “Crieff’s Creative Heart” fundraising campaign at the following link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/crieffscreativeheart.
